Rafael Nadal plots return to tennis in Brisbane after year stuck on sidelines

Spaniard has not played since January’s Australian Open. The 22-time grand slam winner has been plagued by hip injury.

RETURN OF NADAL: Rafael Nadal will return to professional tennis in January after a year-long layoff as he seeks a fitting end to his legendary career.

Rafael Nadal will return to professional tennis in January after a year-long layoff as he seeks a fitting end to his legendary career.

Nadal, a 22-time grand slam champion, has not competed since the Australian Open in January, where he lost in the second round to Mackenzie McDonald after suffering a hip injury.